The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 21,400

€ 25,800

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169.9
102.2
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.75 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
1P
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
485 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft